He dressed up as an aunt to steal her heart. Her dad fell for 'auntie' instead. Chaos ensues.
A story about a young man who disguises himself as middle-aged matron in order to woo a young woman under the constant watch of her strict father. The plan suffers a setback when the girl’s father falls in love with Tia Loleng.
Acting
Armando Goyena's committed dual performance as lover and matron.
Direction
Manuel Silos keeps farce tight without losing emotional beats.
Costume
The transformation makeup and wardrobe selling the ridiculous premise.
Director
Manuel Silos
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Part of the post-war 'golden age' of Philippine cinema, when LVN Studios dominated with technically ambitious, locally rooted comedies that rivaled Hollywood's screwball tradition.
Armando Goyena was a major leading man who reportedly took this role to prove his range—a gamble that paid off and influenced later Filipino drag and disguise comedies.
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